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Quote by Mikhail Zygar
So I spent many years trying to make Russia a decent democratic society.
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The speaker says they spent many years trying to improve Russia by helping it become a “decent democratic society.” The statement presents this as a long-term effort, while “decent” adds the speaker’s judgment that democracy should also be fair and respectable.
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- Australian National University National Security College
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- Official Statement
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“Taiwan has taken the road of democracy, which is a road of no return.”
“We will not share power.”
“Democratic rule dictates that all rights and duties that form an international organisation should be the same for all.”
“Unirea Principatelor este cheia boltei fără de care s-ar prăbuși tot edificiul național.”
“Nigeria is on fire and the citizens are amused.”
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“Democracy is our only choice.”
“I was raised to believe that the right to vote is our most fundamental right and that you protect it, but more importantly, that you work for it.”
“It’s a privilege to be in a position to help create a more just society.”
“This election was emblematic of a rebirth.”
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